Obituary of James Stringfellow of Ashburton
The death of James Stringfellow is announced at his Ashburton residence after long illness. Born in Wiltshire, he came to New Zealand in 1874 aboard the Eastern Monarch with his wife and six children. A successful breeder of Corridale sheep and Shropshires, he won numerous prizes and held public roles including Justice of the Peace and positions on local boards and agricultural associations. He left England to farm, later leased and owned estates, and died aged eighty three.
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James Stringfellow
Ashburton
Stringfellow
J. Stringfellow
Arundel
Plowden
Plowden Hill
Elropshire
Wiltshire
England
New Zealand
Port Levy
Charles Cholmondeley
Fleming
Cherigey
George King
Myr Stringfellow
Corrigdale
Lincoln
Christchurch
Timaru
Siringfellow
Chertsey
J. E. Rute
Tragic Death of Bridget Egan in Wellington Laundry
Mrs Bridget Egan aged seven died suddenly in Wellington yesterday afternoon. Her daughter found her dead in the scutlery where she had been washing clothes.
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Wellington
Bridget Egan
Scutlery
Fire in Night Caps mine leaves three men entombed
A fire at 6 am in Americargill Nightcaps coal mine trapped three workers William Duncan Patrick Walsh and William Carson. Duncan’s body was recovered and Walsh and Carson are feared dead due to fire damp. Rescue teams cannot approach the affected area. An inquest will be held. Handyside and Green plan to visit with motor transport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amercargill
William Duncan
Patrick Walsh
Wm. Carson
Duncan
Walsh
Carson
Handy Side
Tor Baind
Otantar
Thuncan
Welsh
McCarthy
Handyside
Nightcaps Coal Company
Green
Nightcaps
Ashburton Masonic Lodge Installs New Master and Officers
The Ashburton Masonic Lodge held its annual installation at the Masonic Hall. War. Bro W. G. Hillies became Worshipful Master for the year with RWDGM Bro C Dilworth in attendance along with Grand Lodge officers. About 100 members and visitors from Christchurch Timaru and Dunedin attended.
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Ashburton
Tod Rakaia
Bro
C. Wood
di. John's Wedge
Timaru
Gero Rountree
Freeman
Grand Lodge of
New Zealand
Bro. Morrison
St. Augustine's Lodge
Christchurch
Methven
Dunedin
St. Albans
L.P
J. W. de Beer
W. HL
W. G. Filler
J.P.M
J.W. de Beer
W. Pickles
W. H. Rundle
C. Orbell
G. W. Andrews
Dro Wi H. Alen
H.D. Acland
J.D
D. Redlander
D.C
T. B. Clayton
Uro
Bro. C. Becch
the. TW. A. Gates
Mousie
Bros. Freeman, Atchison
BH. Nicoll
W. Androo
Seymour
Mumphreys
Prisgelie
Timaru Overtime Case Decided Against Plaintiff
Judge Artustice Williams ruled for Timaru Milling Company in a dispute over overtime pay. Plaintiff Raymond Charles Edwards, former head tiller from 1903 to 1906 at £5 weekly, claimed entitlement under the Pastories Act 1901 and an Arbitration Court finding. The court, after reviewing evidence, held the defendants were entitled to judgment.
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Dunedin
Artustice Williams
Lay
Edwards
Timaru Milling Company
Timaru
Plainiilt
Raymond Charles Edwards
Arbitration Court
Campas
Yaynent
Overtin
Gout
Tinwald Presbyterian Sunday School Anniversary Observed
Anniversary services for Tinwald Presbyterian Sabbath School were held with Mr Blair leading the afternoon session and Rev. J C Paterson in the evening. An anniversary social followed at Tinwald Oddfellows Hall with a short address by Rev Paterson and a varied programme of pianoforte solos vocal pieces recitations and thanks to contributors noted by Mr W Shearer. Supper was served by the ladies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tinwald Presbyterian
I. Blair
J C. Paterson
Tinwald Oddfellows
J. C. Paterson
Donald McLean
Mus. Bach
Augie McLeod
Rattray
Meharry and Jones
G. H. Carson
BE. G. Craighead
Clem Andrews
Jas. Cow
New Zealand Farmers Co operative Assn Yards Auction
Large attendance at the New Zealand Farmers Co operative Association yards. A fine entry of fowls, purebreds, various poultry prices listed. Produce and meat items with per sack and per lb prices noted.
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Farmers’ Co-Operative Association
N.Z. Farmers’ Co-Operative Asociation OF Canty., Ltd
Havelock Street Mart Attendee Counts and Trade Prices
Attendance at the Havelock Street Mart was good with Henry Stephenson submitting an average entry. Prices recorded include poultry at 1s to 3s 6d per pair, ducks at 1d per item, pigs from 11s to 40s, porkers at 40s and baconets 2 3s to 3 5s, calves 1s 1d, potatoes 6s to 7s, carrots 4s to 4 6d, onions 1d per lb, bacon 6d and hams 7d per lb, meat mutton 2d per lb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Zealand Farmers’ Co-operative Association
Bilver Wyandottes
Havelock Street
Henry Stephenson
Heer
Dedication Service at Andrews Presbyterian Church
The Rev. G T Inglis led a dedication before the first choir practice. He prayed for God’s blessing on the new house of worship and its sacred use while praising the choir for their past service and Christian conduct.
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W Bt. Andrews
G. TE. Inglis
Inglis
Minister for Lands Addresses Gore Meeting
The Hon. Br. McNab spoke to a crowded Gore Town Hall audience on June 21 expressing confidence in the Government and approving efforts to promote land settlement. A motion passed unanimously praising the minister and his address.
Auctioneered Farm Stock and Horses Listing Summary
The listing notes SAM an eight year old horse and JEAN a filly foal from John Ballance. BARNEY a fine plough horse is mentioned with saddle and harness gear. CATTLE include cows and eight young cattle with two fat specimens. Names Kelvin Kate John Ballance are shown as sellers or consignors.
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Sam
Jean
Kelvin
Kate
John Ballance
Jane
Barney
Ginan
Sentenced for Sly Grog Selling in Vercargill
Judge Chapman's June ruling upholds a three month sentence for sly grog selling in Vercargill. The magistrate’s decision stands after a brief 2 minute examination. costs totaling twelve pence.
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Vercargill
Chapman
Medicifte
McCarthy
Fire destroys Coakley's Hotel in Invercargill area
A wooden hotel in Invercargill area known as Coakleys Hotel burned completely in a fire reported this morning. The body of W. Carnalman, a corn dealer from Invercargill, was found among the ruins. Also noted are a shipment of 17 draught stallions to Melbourne and local sporting and church news from Ashburton and Dunedin.
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Invercargile
Coakley
Obtantau
Public Notice of Claim for Lost Gelding in Mount Somers
Notice describes a horse loss from Mount Somers Hotel on June 13. The gelding is a 14 hand black with a green cover and a black strip along the back. Persons EH Martin and Alford Morest are named. a reward is offered for discovery and return.
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Mount Somers Hotel
Jost
EH. Martin
Alford Morest
Canterbury A P Association Show Bird Prize Offer
The undersigned announces a prize of 3 guineas for the first largest number of small birds delivered to any County Council in North Canterbury for the season and 2 guineas for the second. Certificates from the County Board to be shown. birds to be delivered by noon on the second day of the Canterbury A and P Association Show in November for counting and prize payment.
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North Canterbury
County
Boad
Clarks
Canterbury A. and P. Association
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MR James Stringfellow
Masonic
Tinwald Presbyterian Sunday School
Havelock Street Mart
Gore
David Thomas
Burnett Street East
W. R. Davies
D. Thomas
Friedlander Bros., Limited
Wakanui
Riedlander Bros., Ltd
Jas. Brown
Prince Royal
Polly
Robin Hood
Jess
Protection Prince
D.P
R. Friedlander
Norfolk
Colonial
Somerset Buildings
Thomas
BR. AM. Sivewright
Methven Township
T. Bullock
Mitcham
DD Thomas
John Campbell
Mayfield
Seeple Ander Bros., Ltd
Ma R. B. Doyle
West Street
Doyle
Friedlander
Friedlander Bros., Ltd
Friedlay DR Bros, Ltd
Mas Thyson Hopesor
Sarah Agnes
Havelock Street West
Ashbur
Hanks
Winwald
Lagmhor Estate
Maronan Road
Laker Bros., Undertakers
Jams Stringfellow
Trenodden
Netherby
Baker Bros, Undertakers
Church Services
St. Andrews Presbyterian Church
Alex, Tevine
Her. Fait
St. Paul’s
Valetta
Moarfield
T. F. Gibson
GT. Stephen’s Church
Hoonsong
Seafield
H. A. Lloyd
Barn Square
H. Bellhouse
Orange Hall
Ashburton County Racing Club
Burnett Street
A. A. Foores
A.C.R.C
sPrist Church
Lces
Sutpon
National Mortgage and Agency Co
Entertainments
Ddfellows
HAL
Ashburbton
Taylor-Carrington
Aduit
Armitage
Tancred St
H. E. Vincent
Autton’s
Mitchell and Turner's
Percy
Buxton & Thomas
Mitchell and
Turners
Arguins
Tien & Man
Edison Phonograph
A. T. H. Williams
Hast Street
Chas. Thomas
Enat Streat
Tam
Euthas
National Mortgage & Agency Co., of N.Z., Ltd
W. C Nixon
Leinster
National Mortgage & Agency Co. of
Pyne & CO
New Park
Eiffelton
D. MacDonald
Matrangi
Allenton
Herms
Tuusoce
P.O. Ashburton
T. J. Mancull
Messi Kerr Bros
Albert Roberts
Wills Street
AH Gummlns
Wekanui Road
Guardiian
Smithfield Nursery
Bushell
A. Young
Wakanut Road
Rewari
Zeas
ADIES
Cummins and Co
Tailors
Arcade
Tancred Pueert
Williams
Burgess
At. Stephen’s
Pam
New Presbyterian Church
Buxton Wid Thomas
H. Ms. Jones
H. M. Jones
Gutton’s
Blanchester Bros
Faye
Turner
James
Buxton
Thomas’s
Triangle
Otton and Sons
King's
Keiv
Bright
Manchester Bros
Yufton
Tinwald
Harland Street
Tancred Street
Bullock
Mall Cottage
Wavelock Street
F. S. ‘Tankard
St. Stephen’s
H.C. Lane
Jeho Small
Moeraki
Melbourne
Southern Cross
Longheach
Thos. Tait
St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church
Cheriseehuvch
Dunnedin Farmers’ Cl
R. C. Jdohuston
Vic
New York
Auckland
United States
William King, Washdyke
Marrieep
C. W. Withell
Upper Ashburton Road Board
John Davison
Gisance
Grr
Ort
Nix
John Corr & CO
Ais Ana
Pritchard Bros
Witney
Chapman & Terris
Artific Hlonse Gecaratere
Alcorn
Rverhhaneery
A. & FR. Tees
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